<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Automotive Forums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the car forums at Automotive.com to discuss the latest new cars, your car, and more in our auto forums.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/index.html]]></link><image><title><![CDATA[Automotive Forums]]></title><url><![CDATA[http://images.automotive.com/cob/factory_automotive/images/header3.gif]]></url><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/index.html]]></link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Feedback on which tires to purchase]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7133270/tires/feedback-on-which-tires-to-purchase/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'm looking for tires for my mother's 1994 Acura Integra (used to be mine).  She had Michelin tires for 6 yrs on there that only had 22k miles on them; however, they are dry rotting.  Since she doesn't drive much, but I want her to be safe when she does, I want to go with an inexpensive, but safe ti]]></description><category><![CDATA[Tires]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:10:22 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7133270/tires/feedback-on-which-tires-to-purchase/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda license plate lamp replacement]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7083775/general-auto-repair/mazda-license-plate-lamp-replacement/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I need help. When a cop pulled me over and told me my license plate lights were both burned out, I thought it would be the easiest thing in the world to fix. A trip to Kragen for a couple of light bulbs, and I'd be set. I drive a [bold]2001 Mazda Protege[/bold].
Frustratingly, the part I need, [bold]]></description><category><![CDATA[General Auto Repair]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:10:30 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7083775/general-auto-repair/mazda-license-plate-lamp-replacement/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[timing belt on 2000 ford escort]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7132982/engine/timing-belt-on-2000-ford-escort/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I need help on timing a 2000 ford escort zx2. the idler pulley bolt broke and when I replaced it I now have a surge and slow start speed.]]></description><category><![CDATA[Engine]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:10:48 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7132982/engine/timing-belt-on-2000-ford-escort/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for Baltimore, MD Auto Mechanic]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7132145/general-discussion/looking-for-baltimore-md-auto-mechanic/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi,

I'm looking for a John Hamilton from Baltimore, MD.  He is about 28-31 years old, White male, between 5'9-6'something.  Does anyone know him or what happened to him? I knew him when he was taking auto mechanic lessons & he took me to a shop that he would work at but I cannot remember. 

Please ]]></description><category><![CDATA[General Discussion]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:10:30 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7132145/general-discussion/looking-for-baltimore-md-auto-mechanic/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[caravan 3 speed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7131620/transmission/caravan-3-speed/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[2000 caravan, 2.4 motor, 3 speed, 84k

Hi all.  Problem I have only occurs after TCC lockup in 3rd gear.  It almost feels like a lean misfire or bump in the road, on and off...

I changed out my fluid and filter with mopar parts.  No difference.  I unplugged the TCC solenoid and it seemed like the p]]></description><category><![CDATA[Transmission]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:10:45 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7131620/transmission/caravan-3-speed/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[sway bar bushings clunking]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7082221/general-auto-repair/sway-bar-bushings-clunking/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[does anyone know of any TSB's or known problems with the sway bar bushings clunking on a 2002 cavalier Ls?  I've had continual clunking after replacing sway bar bushings.  I've replaced with the right size and noise is definately coming from bracket/bushing area.  I'm wondering if the bracket itself]]></description><category><![CDATA[General Auto Repair]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:10:30 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7082221/general-auto-repair/sway-bar-bushings-clunking/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bushings]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7136439/general-auto-repair/bushings/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi there,
My car has been making a rattling noise when I go over bumps.  I took it to the local honda dealer who said that the control arm bushing was torn and that I needed a new control arm bushing.  He said that replacing just the bushing would cost $700 and replacing the entire control arm would]]></description><category><![CDATA[General Auto Repair]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:10:39 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7136439/general-auto-repair/bushings/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[overdrive problems]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7080166/transmission/overdrive-problems/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[hey ive got a 97 hyndai elantra and when im going down the road after i get to about 35 or 40 mph the overdrive totally goes out and the engine revs up real high after that the over drive will not engage is that a switch or is it the overdrive or transmission or what i want to get it fixed but dont ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Transmission]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:10:53 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7080166/transmission/overdrive-problems/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1999 Corolla; New battery but car has trouble starting]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7080121/toyota/1999-corolla-new-battery-but-car-has-trouble-start/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hello!

I recently replaced the battery in my corolla in June and all has been well until recently. When I try to start my car, it takes a few turns of the ignition for it to start. When clicking, the dash lights and radio come on but the engine doesn't start.

What needs to be fixed?  :confused: 

]]></description><category><![CDATA[Toyota]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:10:27 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7080121/toyota/1999-corolla-new-battery-but-car-has-trouble-start/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Towing a Honda S2000]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7136136/transmission/towing-a-honda-s2000/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Can I get some help/information about towing a 2005 Honda S2000 with a manual transmission behind my motor home?  I want to tow it flat, 4 wheels on the ground.]]></description><category><![CDATA[Transmission]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:10:45 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7136136/transmission/towing-a-honda-s2000/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Member question]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7135167/transmission/third-member-question/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,
I just bought a 1993 Toyota Previa van with 116K miles on it. As some of you may know, this is hardly any miles for this car. However, the rear end is making noise, which the transmission shop tells me is the Third Member (whatever that is). They quoted me $600 for labor plus parts. I'm]]></description><category><![CDATA[Transmission]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:10:27 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7135167/transmission/third-member-question/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2002 SABLE TRANS ISSUE'S SOMEONE HELP MEEEE!!!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7078081/ford/2002-sable-trans-issues-someone-help-meeee/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[2002 MERCURY SABLE DOHC...WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRANS STOPPED WORKING. NO NOISES NO PREVIOUS ISSUE. NO WARNING NO SHIFTIN ISSUES NOTHING.  FINALLY GOT THE CAR HOME. ENGINE IS FINE...BUT NO TRANSMISSION NOT PARK DRIVE NEUTRAL NOTHING. TRANS FLUID LEVEL IS FINE. JUST DON'T WANT TO GET RIPPED ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Ford]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:10:11 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7078081/ford/2002-sable-trans-issues-someone-help-meeee/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[99 chevy S-10 engine cuts out]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7134744/general-auto-repair/99-chevy-s-10-engine-cuts-out/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have a 99 chevy S-10 with the 2.2 engine, manual trans. and 135K miles. My problems started about 2 weeks ago, when driving at a steady speed if I try to accelerate the engine tries to die. The best way I can describe it is, if you press the brakes to stop and don’t press the clutch that jerking m]]></description><category><![CDATA[General Auto Repair]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:10:10 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7134744/general-auto-repair/99-chevy-s-10-engine-cuts-out/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipping a Honda Civic by air cargo?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7134465/honda/shipping-a-honda-civic-by-air-cargo/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just bought a 2006 Honda Civi Hybrid currently in UK.  It is being shipped back to US by air cargo.  I'm wondering what might be damaged or otherwise flawed by such transportation?

Incidently, if you have a similar car - what kind of mileage are you getting?]]></description><category><![CDATA[Honda]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:10:06 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7134465/honda/shipping-a-honda-civic-by-air-cargo/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G6 2005 Pontiac]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7127399/engine/g6-2005-pontiac/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Supposedly the gas mileage is supposed to be 30 miles to gal.  But since purchasing this vehicle it seems to drink gas.  I know you burn more gas when not on the highway but at the rate this burns it seems crazy.  Any ideas?  A tank of gas last maybe 3-4 days just driving around town.  This seems ex]]></description><category><![CDATA[Engine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:10:46 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7127399/engine/g6-2005-pontiac/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1996 legacy - rear diff oil ??]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7076542/subaru/1996-legacy-rear-diff-oil/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Does the rear diff on a legacy BF5 (1996) require oil changes, or is one of those synthetic lubricant sealed for life arrangements ?? I have run it for two years without changing the oil.]]></description><category><![CDATA[Subaru]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:10:57 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7076542/subaru/1996-legacy-rear-diff-oil/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2000 maxima stalling at lights replaced maf -  ses says EGR]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7126184/nissan/2000-maxima-stalling-at-lights-replaced-maf-ses-sa/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ok fellas,  my max stalls at lights when in drive, seems ok in neutral.  Problem really comes and goes 
replaced all ignition coils,  o2 sensors, maf (from ebay, had nissan reset egm) 

SES reading (p04700  i believe )  EGR but mechanic says that should not cause it to stall.. and mainly used for en]]></description><category><![CDATA[Nissan]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:10:23 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7126184/nissan/2000-maxima-stalling-at-lights-replaced-maf-ses-sa/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[700R4 swap and irregularities]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7075033/transmission/700r4-swap-and-irregularities/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have an 87 pontiac firebird with the 2.8L v6 and 700R4 transmission in it. Several months ago the transmission went out and I decided to pick up another trans until I could get the other one rebuilt. I found a local salvage yard that said that they had one. I picked it up and had to swap the tail ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Transmission]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:10:43 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7075033/transmission/700r4-swap-and-irregularities/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replacing one flat]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7125884/tires/replacing-one-flat/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Anyone know what the deal is with replacing one tire that has gone flat?  I can't patch it so I have to buy a new tire.  The tire is a michelin and costs roughly $190 but can I get away with buying another michelin just different type for cheaper?  Also, can I just buy one or should I replace in a s]]></description><category><![CDATA[Tires]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:10:47 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7125884/tires/replacing-one-flat/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need help, tranny hang up]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7124399/transmission/need-help-tranny-hang-up/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hey thanks for checking out my post,

My tranny has been leaking for awhile now, but it really hasn't caused any problems other than the leaking. Then suddenly driving home the other day after stopping at a stop light the car didn't want to go into first gear. It was as if it was in neutral just rev]]></description><category><![CDATA[Transmission]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:10:09 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7124399/transmission/need-help-tranny-hang-up/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outback Sedan - Leather only?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7071709/subaru/outback-sedan-leather-only/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'm considering buying an Outback Sedan (I like the looks of the sedan better) but I'm wondering if you can buy one without leather?   From my research and looking around on the net, it looks like the Outbacks in the 2000-2003 range which I want to buy, were only made in the Limited edition which, f]]></description><category><![CDATA[Subaru]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:10:46 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7071709/subaru/outback-sedan-leather-only/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[89 f150 stalls and will restart after sitting for awhile]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7071160/engine/89-f150-stalls-and-will-restart-after-sitting-for/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[i have a 89 f150 4x4 with 5.0 engine and 93k original miles while driving, it will start to surge and die going down the road.the length of time it runs varies depending on the outside temp.you can let it set for about 10 minutes and start it up and go again.usually if you start it too soon it will ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Engine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:10:26 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7071160/engine/89-f150-stalls-and-will-restart-after-sitting-for/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1996 Corolla Power window is not working]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7121036/toyota/1996-corolla-power-window-is-not-working/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[(1996 Toyota Corolla -4 cyl Front Wheel Drive - Automatic -96000 miles - US/Canada model)

In my Toyota, Passenger side window ( front right) and Rear left side window are not working. I tried from driver side main switch as well as from doors individual switches. Its not working. When I press the b]]></description><category><![CDATA[Toyota]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:10:25 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7121036/toyota/1996-corolla-power-window-is-not-working/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1994 saturn looking for a good street racing engine need advice]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7120970/engine/1994-saturn-looking-for-a-good-street-racing-engin/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[i have a 1994 sc1 wanting to upgrade its engine to a street racing engine type i have looked for an engine without any good results was wondering if anyone would have any advice on what i should get?]]></description><category><![CDATA[Engine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:10:53 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7120970/engine/1994-saturn-looking-for-a-good-street-racing-engin/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[high oil pressure]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7120826/jeep/high-oil-pressure/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have always had oil pressure about 40psi. I had an oil change on Tuesday and now the gauge is just about maxing out. Any ideas ?  Safe to drive until I can get it back to mechanic?]]></description><category><![CDATA[Jeep]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:10:24 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.automotive.com/70/7120826/jeep/high-oil-pressure/index.html]]></guid></item></channel></rss>


